Rio The New World
CARIOCA – New Year’s Festival 2025

Rio The New World New Year’s Festival 2025

The New World (TNW) is one of Brazil’s biggest party promoters (formerly The Week) and brings the biggest parties to Rio for an epic Gay New Year celebration.

• Book your hotel in Ipanema and take a taxi to the parties. Stay at the Hotel Arpoador, rated “Fabulous” by guests, offering stunning beach views, spacious rooms and delicious breakfasts.

The Parties

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates.
• Join the hottest boys from Brazil and beyond as The New World presents Rio De Janeiro’s “Carioca New Year Festival.”
• Expect world-class circuit DJs, the most unique, over-the-top stage shows, elaborate productions, amazing dancers, and state-of-the-art light and sound, synonymous with TNW events.
• The party attracts thousands of visitors over five days, hosting parties at some of Rio’s top events, including Sugar Loaf Mountain and a breathtaking open-air location the New Year’s Day event.
• Celebrate NYE like a rockstar at the legendary Fasano Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests with luxurious rooms, excellent gym facilities, rooftop infinity pool and beachside location.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Party

• Awaiting dates – Morro de Uca, Aquarela do Brazil
• A pre-New Year’s Eve Tradition, the setting and vibe need no explanation; this is a party in one of the most famous places on earth, Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Party by one of the most famous venues in the world for one magical fun night in The Marvelous City in Parque Bondinho.
• In the heart of the Atlantic Forest and above Rio de Janeiro, the Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar enchants everyone with its stunning landscape.
• The Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar is formed by the Urca and Pão de Açúcar hills that, interconnected by a cable car, offer breathtaking experiences at the height of up to 396 meters above sea level.
• Discover the best places to dine, stay and play with our Gay Rio Guide.

The Main Event

• Awaiting dates and venue , the main party of the festival at Marina da Gloria.
• Events kick off from 5 pm, BR Marinas – Marina da Glória – Rio de Janeiro.
• The party takes place in one of the most beautiful and exclusive places, not to mention the location – in the heart of the wonderful city.
• Stunning marina and yacht club, located in the neighbourhood of Glória and host of the Olympic sailing events.
• Take a taxi to the party! Stay close to the gay beaches at the Ipanema Inn, offering cosy comforts, or the upscale Sol Ipanema Hotel with oceanfront views.

Sunday

• Awaiting dates – BIGGER, the sexiest party from Sao Paulo takes flight to Rio for a special pre-NYE edition at The Home, Rio.
• Events kick off at 11 pm with special guest DJs, super-sexy gogos and a stunning stage show.  Featuring guest DJs and two different dancefloors.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Rio

• Tuesday 31st December, 2025 – Take it from us, no one wants to be inside when the clock strikes 12 in Rio! Check out the best places to see the fireworks and celebrations with our gay guide to NYE in Rio.

New Year’s Day

• Awaiting venue confirmation – M.A.R – New Year’s Day Edition Party at The Museu Do Amanha in Rio. A 16 hour mega marathon with a host of world famous DJs.
• One of the most emblematic parties of Rio and one of the best we have ever attended in a unique and stunning location, the perfect way to welcome 2025.
• Events kick off at 4 pm. The Museu Do Amanha is a 30 to 40 minute taxi ride from Ipanema.
• Followed by  – M.A.R Afterparty at Rio’s HOME Club from 5 am.

Museu do Amanhã

• The Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) is an extraordinary science museum located in the revitalized Porto Maravilha neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the museum’s futuristic structure resembles a spaceship or a giant white bird in flight, with expansive, cantilevered wings stretching over the waterfront.
• Situated at Praça Mauá, it sits along the Guanabara Bay, near the downtown area of Rio.
• By Metro: The journey by metro and walking/taxi will take around 40-50 minutes depending on the time of day and traffic.
• By Car/Taxi: Driving directly from Ipanema to the Museu do Amanhã typically takes around 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
• SKYVIEW –From 10 pm – At Morro de Urca, a picture-perfect postcard event in one of the most stunning venues in the city.
  The event takes place in the Parque Bondhnho Pao de Acuzar. (Sugarloaf Mountain)

Home – The Club

• The Home Rio – Located on Rua Sacadura Cabral, 135 is an epic nightclub (formerly The Week) with stunning sound and light.
• Featuring multiple bars, a large dancefloor, and indoor and outdoor areas, it is the leading nightclub in the city and hosts several gay theme nights and circuit events.
• Located in the Centro district, the club is a 25-minute ride from the beaches of Ipanema.

Faro Beach Club

• Faro Beach Club, Leblon – Stunning location, with epic views of Rio’s most salubrious neighbourhood and a fantastic pool right by the beach.
• Leblon is home to one of Rio’s most upscale and trendiest beaches with tranquil stretches of sand, leafy streets and a wide range of restaurants from cosy French bistros to bustling steakhouses. Enjoy a caipirinha by the beach after a day of shopping in the neighhourhood’s high-end boutiques.
• Leblon is just a 15-minute taxi ride from Ipanema. It has some of the city’s top-rated hotels including the Janeiro Hotel featuring designer rooms with stunning sea views.

Recommended Hotels in Rio

Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action

Orla Copacabana Hotel,    Rio Othon Palace,    Atlantis Copacabana Hotel,    Hotel Fasano